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I am amused at the variety of ways the word "socialism" is used in the US - even in so called "serious" newspapers. Please, there is no rescue package big enough for the Bush administration, the treasure secretary or any house democrat or republican to approve, that would make it worthy of calling "socialist". A government which bails out big business is not socialist, it is capitalist, just a specific brand of capitalist.
But I guess it gets certain right wing hard corers knickers in a twist, wo-hoo.
Hilarious part II: the wide variety of ways in which "fiscal conservative" and "social liberal" are interpreted.
Think about it. If you call yourself it, you'd better understand it. One thing is for sure, fiscal conservative does not equal that all welfare should be sponsored by charity, and social liberal does not just mean that you are pro racial equality and pro gay marriage.
I would recommend some books, but why should I, no one pays me to be awesome with knowledge, except the State Archives.
But I guess it gets certain right wing hard corers knickers in a twist, wo-hoo.
Hilarious part II: the wide variety of ways in which "fiscal conservative" and "social liberal" are interpreted.
Think about it. If you call yourself it, you'd better understand it. One thing is for sure, fiscal conservative does not equal that all welfare should be sponsored by charity, and social liberal does not just mean that you are pro racial equality and pro gay marriage.
I would recommend some books, but why should I, no one pays me to be awesome with knowledge, except the State Archives.
